Morning Lions Links for Saturday 12-10-13

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Lions looking to break Foles’ streak; CB depth; Big-play passing attack and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-looking-to-break-Foles%E2%80%99-streak-CB-depth-Big-play-passing-attack-and-more/83fa8234-4ecd-42bb-afc7-0cc97ed413fb

NFC NORTH: Issues facing each team down the stretch: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Issues-facing-each-team-down-the-stretch/c5d4173d-a9ef-40f3-814a-8e11ed01ef41

Detroit Lions notes: Defense practices no-huddle; communication will be key vs Eagles: http://www.freep.com/article/20131207/SPORTS01/312070032/Detroit-Lions-notes-Defense-practices-no-huddle-communication-will-be-key-vs-Eagles

Three Lions fined for unnecessary roughness vs. Packers: http://www.freep.com/article/20131206/SPORTS01/312060106/detroit-lions-fines

Lions injury report: Slay doubtful vs. Eagles: http://www.freep.com/article/20131206/SPORTS01/312060113/detroit-lions-injury-report

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Detroit Lions offense capable of being dominant: http://www.freep.com/article/20131207/SPORTS01/312070011/detroit-lions-offense-dominance

Lions' Gunther Cunningham knows the Eagles' offensive tricks: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131206/SPORTS0101/312060123/1126/Lions-Gunther-Cunningham-knows-Eagles-offensive-tricks

Lions CB Darius Slay remains uncertain with knee ailment: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131206/SPORTS0101/312060084/1126/sports0101/Lions-CB-Darius-Slay-remains-uncertain-knee-ailment

Reggie Bush, Chris Houston questionable for Detroit Lions' game in Philadelphia: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/reggie_bush_chris_houston_ques.html

PAULA PASCHE: Detroit Lions' rookies have come up big, with Ziggy Ansah leading the way: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131206/paula-pasche-detroit-lions-rookies-have-come-up-big-with-ziggy-ansah-leading-the-way

Gunther Cunningham Watches Oregon Film To Help Prep For Speedy Eagles Offense: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/06/gunther-cunningham-watches-oregon-film-to-help-prep-for-speedy-eagles-offense/

Eagles 'What The Fox Say' Animation Blasts The Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/06/eagles-what-the-fox-say-animation-blasts-the-lions/

CoachSpeak: Reggie Bush and Joique Bell: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/6/5181746/coachspeak-reggie-bush-joique-bell

Dealing with speed key for Lions' defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3725/dealing-with-speed-key-for-lions-defense

Now a minister, Akers leans on his faith: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3740/now-a-minister-akers-hopes-to-help-with-faith

Ansah predicts Ghana over US in World Cup: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3719/ansah-predicts-ghana-over-us-in-world-cup

DeAndre Levy fined $15,750 for penalty he called “a joke”: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/06/deandre-levy-fined-15750-for-penalty-he-called-a-joke/

Just like Brett?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000293299/article/cary-williams-likens-matthew-stafford-to-brett-favre

NFL MVP forecast (CJ is #6): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000293034/article/nfl-mvp-forecast-peyton-manning-leads-russell-wilson

Defensive Player of the Year ranking (Suh got honorable mention): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000293470/article/defensive-player-of-the-year-rankings-jj-watt-on-top

NFC North bruised but not broken down the stretch: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/05/nfc-north-injuries-detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-chicago-bears/3884915/

Battles in the NFC West, North among best Week 14 games (the Lions-Eagles game is one of the games discussed): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131205/must-attend-games/

Eagles gearing up to stop Calvin Johnson: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/eagles-gearing-stop-calvin-johnson-222654849--nfl.html

Ndamukong Suh Talks Big Game About Changing, But Actions Always Speak Louder: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/05/ndamukong-suh-talks-big-game-about-changing-but-actions-always-speak-louder/

5 Keys To Victory For Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/06/5-keys-to-victory-for-philadelphia-eagles-vs-detroit-lions/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Another short injury report for Eagles: http://espn.go.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/2424/another-short-injury-report-for-eagles

Scouting report: Eagles perfect counter to Lions' D: http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/scouting-report-eagles-perfect-counter-lions-d

Scouting report: DEs must pressure Stafford: http://nbcphiladelphia.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/scouting-report-des-must-pressure-stafford

BLOG: Whistles Are Starting To Blow The Eagles' Way: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/12/06/blog-whistles-are-starting-to-blow-the-eagles-way/

McCoy sparking comparisons to Detroit great Sanders: http://www.philly.com/sports/eagles/?wss=/philly/sports/eagles&id=234832711

Eagles hoping they'll be able to drop the Lions: http://www.delcotimes.com/sports/20131206/eagles-hoping-theyll-be-able-to-drop-the-lions

Previews and Predictions:

Game 13 - Lions vs Eagles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/game-13-lions-vs-eagles-previews-and.html

2014 Draft:

2014 Detroit Lions NFL draft watch -- Week 15 (championship edition): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/2014_detroit_lions_nfl_draft_w_14.html

Miscellaneous:

Which playoff contender has the toughest remaining schedule? (GB has the 5th toughest): http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/06/toughest-schedules-playoffs-contenders/

Avril adjusts to rotating role: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/12/07/2934913/avril-adjusts-to-rotating-role.html

Videos:

Jim Schwartz on Darius Slay: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Darius-Slay-/f20c6910-0acf-4ffd-a14e-092287cbd58b

Jim Schwartz on LeSean McCoy: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-LeSean-McCoy/27f1c92d-5758-46fd-89d0-88bfd4cfb3a7

Gunther Cunningham on Nick Foles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Gunther-Cunningham-on-Nick-Foles-/97c99df0-0238-4bef-821e-f6300ac4e62d

Herman Moore one-on-one: DE Israel Idonije: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Herman-Moore-one-on-one-DE-Israel-Idonije/171c33af-ec95-44d4-a3ea-3f841983e3be

Tim and Mike: The race for the playoffs: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-The-race-for-the-playoffs-/45add13e-2cf9-4d52-b90d-dfe41695d042